H.R. 3459 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act
H.R. 3459 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Nov 6, 2003, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings with 125 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 6, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 125
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to improve minority health and healthcare and to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health and healthcare. FamilyCare Act of 2003 - Amends the Social Security Act respecting: (1) family care; (2) Medicaid coverage for all residents with poverty level incomes; and (3) funding for the territories.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 125 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 6, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Dec 1, 2003)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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